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How to scrape ticket details from SeatGeek.com using JavaScript?

Posted by Nekesa Wioletta on 12/20/2024 at 12:02 pm

Scraping ticket details from SeatGeek.com using JavaScript can help you collect information like event names, ticket prices, and locations. Using Node.js with Puppeteer, you can automate browser interactions to handle dynamic content and extract the required data. Below is a sample script for scraping ticket information from SeatGeek.

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');
(async () => {
    const browser = await puppeteer.launch({ headless: true });
    const page = await browser.newPage();
    const url = 'https://seatgeek.com/concert-tickets';
    await page.goto(url, { waitUntil: 'networkidle2' });
    const tickets = await page.evaluate(() => {
        const ticketList = [];
        const items = document.querySelectorAll('.event-card');
        items.forEach(item => {
            const event = item.querySelector('.event-title')?.textContent.trim() || 'Event not available';
            const price = item.querySelector('.ticket-price')?.textContent.trim() || 'Price not available';
            const location = item.querySelector('.event-location')?.textContent.trim() || 'Location not available';
            ticketList.push({ event, price, location });
        });
        return ticketList;
    });
    console.log(tickets);
    await browser.close();
})();

This script navigates to SeatGeek’s concert tickets page, waits for the content to load, and extracts event names, ticket prices, and locations. Pagination handling allows you to collect data from multiple pages. Randomizing request timing helps avoid detection by SeatGeek’s anti-scraping systems.

This discussion was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by Nekesa Wioletta.

Wulan Artabazos replied 2 weeks, 1 day ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

2 Replies

Andy Esmat

Member
12/27/2024 at 7:46 am

Pagination is vital for collecting ticket data across all SeatGeek event pages. Concert tickets are often listed over multiple pages, so automating navigation through “Next” buttons ensures you gather a complete dataset. Adding random delays between page loads mimics human behavior and reduces the likelihood of detection. With pagination handling, the scraper becomes more comprehensive and effective.
Wulan Artabazos

Member
01/15/2025 at 1:55 pm

Adding error handling to the SeatGeek scraper ensures smooth operation even when some elements are missing or the page structure changes. For example, some events might not display prices or locations, and the scraper should log these cases without crashing. Adding conditional checks for null values and retry mechanisms for network issues keeps the script reliable. Regular updates to the scraper ensure it continues functioning despite website changes. These measures enhance its robustness and usability.

How to scrape ticket details from SeatGeek.com using JavaScript?

Andy Esmat

Wulan Artabazos